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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,867.28, 26,804.96 and 6,180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,867.28, 26,804.96 and 6,180.60 is: 9,272.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,867.28 : 26,804.96 = 6,180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,867.28/26,804.96 = 6,180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,867.28x = 26,804.96 × 6,180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,867.28x = 165,670,735.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,670,735.78/17,867.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,272.30

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